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Headteacher Required, West Essex
Harlowbury Primary School is a dynamic and developing (Good - OFSTED 2012) single form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, with a specialist Speech and Language Unit for 20 children (Outstanding - OFSTED 2012). The school is in the historic Old Harlow area of Harlow in the West of Essex.
The Governors are looking for a passionate and dynamic teacher to join the school in September 2015*, who will focus on learning and the key life skills that are necessary to make all pupils successful learners both academically and personally for today and throughout their lives.
Harlowbury offers you:
- A school which is "an exceptionally inclusive community" (OFSTED 2012)
- an extensive and extremely competent staff
- an outstanding specialist Speech and Language unit for 20 children with special educational needs
- highly motivated and enthusiastic pupils who are dedicated to all aspects of school life
- committed and supportive parents and governors.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
- will lead, challenge and motivate staff and pupils to aspire to outstanding status
- is a strong communicator able to develop even further the school's contribution to the community and ethos of inclusivity
- has a holistic approach to Early Years education, putting children at the heart of the school's vision
- is adept at using and developing new resources to further improve and extend the school's programme.
We would encourage you to visit the school. Please contact Jo Filmer on 01279 423444 to arrange a visit.
Information about the School
We are a flourishing single form entry primary school that has an excellent Speech and Language Centre.
Our inspirational staff, rigorous leadership team and dedicated governors are committed to excellent outcomes for all our pupils and will equip them with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to be successful in their learning.
Our amazing pupils believe that they can succeed and overcome barriers to inspire others! Our staff and learning community foster and develop our approach to learning through our core values and attitudes. We aim to inspire our pupils to harness their skills and energy so that they benefit from every minute at school. We encourage children to flourish both emotionally and academically and each child is celebrated for their individuality.
Please see our website which will give you a flavour of school life at Harlowbury.